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Mazda Mazda3 (2023) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2023 Mazda Mazda3 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2023 2011  
Model Mazda Mazda3 Mazda RX-8  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5000
320 lb-ft@2500
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
232 hp@8500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.3 in 106.4 in 0.9 in
Length 183.5 in 175.6 in 7.9 in
Width 70.7 in 69.7 in 1 in
Height 56.9 in 52.8 in 4.1 in
Curb Weight 3391 lb. 3064 lb. 327 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 15.9 gal. -2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.0 in 38.2 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 54.8 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 53.3 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 42.7 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 36.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.5 in 54.9 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.9 in 48.1 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 32.2 in 2.9 in
Total Legroom 77.4 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 2.5 in
Cargo Volume 13.2 ft3 7.6 ft3 5.6 ft3

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2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review
 
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